Category Archives: Local News

FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE
Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will conduct their fall bake sale Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 2pm. At the same time, the library will be selling books for $1. Baked goods can be brough...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

Upcoming Reduced Rate Lab Fair at Clay County Hospital & Medical Clinics
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics announce their upcoming "Reduced Rate Lab Fair," running from now to October 31st. Vouchers can be picked up at Clay County Hospital or any CCH c...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD FOR THEFT LAST THURSDAY
Fairfield Police arrested a Carmi man last Thursday. 19-year-old Bryan Bailey Jr. was taken into custody on a charge of Theft. Bailey was transoprted and booked into the Wayne County Jail on the charg...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM LAST THURSDAY
The Wayne County Board met last Thursday, tackling a light agenda. County Road Commissioner Dennis Seidel put forth a proposal for county aid regarding the Leech Township Bridge project. Due to...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS TWO AREA RESIDENTS ON DRUG/WEAPONS CHARGES
Illinois State Police arrested a Fairfield man Saturday night on drug & weapons charges. State Police say 45-year-old Branch Caldwell was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Posse...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB SHOW AND AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUNDAY
The Fairfield Coin Club held its 54th Annual Coin Show and Auction this past Sunday at the North Side Grade School. Winning door prizes of a 2025 Red Book was Gene Allen, Dwain Thomason, Curtis Cisco,...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES THEIR 2024-2025 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission's State Scholar program recognizes Illinois High School students for superior academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top t...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION SET TO MEET TONIGHT (TUESDAY)
The New Hope Grade School Board will meet tonight and items on the agenda include hiring a new custodian, a new secretary/nurse, and approve full-time employment of Larry Stubbs, a technology instruct...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

CLAY CITY RESIDENT HITS COW NORTH OF FAIRFIELD SUNDAY NIGHT
Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled a crash Sunday night around 9pm at 1549 County Hwy 1 just South of the Rt. 161 extension. Deputies says a 2000 Pontiac GrandAm driven by 51-year-old Bryan Dra...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024

OLD MID-EAST SUPPLY BUILDING DEMOLISHED MONDAY
The Old Mid-East Supply building at the corner of SW 6th and West Main across from Fairfield Midway Package was demolished yesterday (Monday). The structure was in dilapidated condition and had been a...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2024